Admissions Criteria - Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher in the relevant courses * with no grade lower than C.

Must have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher in Anatomy & Physiology I and II.

Anatomy and Physiology I and II cannot be more than five years old, Physics, no more than ten years old.

Challenge exams are offered for biology courses through Union County College.

All general education courses need not be taken prior to applying to Hackensack Meridian Health JFK Harold B. and Dorothy A. Snyder Schools. However, one may transfer up to 36 comparable credits (40 for those with a bachelor’s degree), into the program. No grade lower than C is considered for transfer.

Applicants may check on the transferability of previously completed college courses by visiting www.njtransfer.org.

*Relevant Courses: Algebra English Composition I and II Anatomy and Physiology I and II Elements of Physics or General Physics Elementary Mathematical Analysis or Elementary Statistics Pathophysiology Introduction to Psychology Principles of Sociology Introduction to Computer Applications or Introduction to Information Systems Humanities elective (1)

Students who have not completed algebra, biology and chemistry in high school, must take the high school equivalent courses at Union County College.

High School Biology……………… BIO 102 High School Chemistry…………… CHEM 101 High School Algebra……………… MAT 017, MAT 019/021 sequence

The College Level Examination Program (CLEP) provides a method of earning college credits by taking examinations in various subject areas. Students may apply for CLEP through www.collegeboard.com. Union County College recognizes CLEP scores and will apply credit in areas if CLEP scores meet the college requirements. Credit will not be given where there is evidence of previous academic work.

An applicant will not be considered for the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program if they previously – failed two (2) required science courses – failed two (2) Sonography courses – failed one science course with a grade of D or F and one Sonography course with a grade of C, D, or F.

This means anyone with a D or F grades in Anatomy and Physiology I and II and Physics, and/or any Sonography course with a grade of C, D, or F.

An applicant may have withdrawn from a required course only one (1) time.

Transfer of successfully completed Sonography courses is considered for accepted students. Sonography course outlines and syllabi must be submitted.

Applicants attending Union County College prior to becoming Hackensack Meridian Health JFK Muhlenberg Snyder students are not considered transfer students.

Admission to the School of Sonography is processed through the Admissions Office at Hackensack Meridian Health JFK Muhlenberg Snyder Schools. It is not necessary to apply separately to Union County College.

Diagnostic Medical Sonography applicants should select only one program track. Acceptance into the track will be based on the School’s criteria.

Individuals apply during the Open Application dates. – The School accepts applications for the Fall (September) and Spring (January) semester.

If you feel that your application needs additional explanation (i.e., academic history), please feel free to include a statement to this effect.

Admission is selective and competitive.

The Admissions Committee may request that the applicant clarify information presented to the Schools before an admissions decision is made.

Applicants are notified by mail on the Admissions Committee’s decision. Individuals who are accepted into a program must submit a non-refundable acceptance fee.

Applicants who are declined admissions into one program and apply to another program, must complete a new application, write an essay and submit another application fee. It is also necessary to submit a new reference.

Students who wish to transfer from one program to another program within the Schools must complete a new application form, write an essay, submit an official updated Union County College transcript and include a reference from the first Hackensack Meridian Health JFK Muhlenberg Snyder School program that they attended.

Any student who has a documented learning disability will be given reasonable accommodations throughout the program of study. For further information, see the Student Handbook for Medical Imaging. Student Handbook for Medical Imaging.

Students are expected to be able to access and use a computer and printer. Course material, certain exams, review material and hospital technology require the use of computer and printers.

Placement in any of the School’s courses is on a seat-available basis.

Sonography Program Curriculum

SONOGRAPHY PROGRAM PRE-PROFESSIONAL COURSES

Course Number

Course Title

Credit Hours

REQUIRED PRE-REQUISITE COURSES FOR SPRING START

MAT119

Algebra

4

ENG101

English Composition I

3

ENG102

English Composition II

3

BIO105

Anatomy & Physiology I

4

Course Limit: 5 years

BIO106

Anatomy & Physiology II

4

Course Limit: 5 years

PHY125 or PHY101

Elements of Physics or General Physics

4

Course Limit: 10 years

REQUIRED # OF PRE-REQUISITE CREDITS FOR SONOGRAPHY START

22

MAT143* or MAT127*

Elementary Mathematical Analysis I or Elementary Statistics

4

ALH201

Pathophysiology

3

PSY101*

Introduction to Psychology

3

SOC101*

Principal of Sociology

3

CIS100* or CIS101*

Introduction to Computer Applications OR Introduction to Information Systems

3

HUM ELEC*

Humanities Elective

3

TOTAL

19

TOTAL PRE- OR CO-REQUISITE GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES

41

All of the courses above must be successfully completed prior to graduation eligibility. *Suggested as a pre-requisite, but may be completed as a co-requisite.

RNTM101

Medical Terminology

1

(Online course for accepted students only, this is a Professional Course and may be taken prior to Spring if accepted as a Sonography student)

PROFESSIONAL SONOGRAPHY COURSES

SPRING SEMESTER

DMSM101

Patient Care

2

RNTM101

Medical Terminology

1

(Online course for accepted students only, this is a Professional Course.)

Clinical Sites – Diagnostic Medical Sonography

THE CLINICAL EDUCATION ASSIGNMENT The program Clinical Coordinator or designee assigns students to specific clinical areas. These assignments provide students with the volume and variety of clinical experiences to progress successfully through the program. The clinical education assignments are equally distributed among enrolled students. The clinical education settings of the program include:

THE CLINICAL EDUCATION ASSIGNMENT HOURS The usual clinical education assignment hours are 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Adequate supervision will be provided for all clinical assignments. Total clinical and classroom hours do not exceed 40 hours per week. Assignments on any one-day are not scheduled to exceed 9.0 hours, but no student will be permitted to leave a patient during the course of an examination. The student is required to complete any examination s/he begins, which includes getting images checked for necessary repeats or additional images and seeing that the patient is dismissed from the department.

JFK Medical Center Muhlenberg Harold B. and Dorothy A. Snyder Schools does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability, sex or age in admission, treatment, or participation in its programs, services and activities. For further information about this policy, contact The Patient Representative Office at 732-321-7566.